Ameesha Patel and Hrithik Roshan both made their Bollywood debuts 25 years ago with the film Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. To mark this milestone, the film was recently re-released in theaters. Ameesha was not initially the first choice for the role. Kareena Kapoor was originally offered the role, and now Patel has opened up about replacing her, saying, “She has won a lot independently, and I don’t think we should enter into equations.”
In an interview with News18 Showsha, Ameesha Patel was asked about Kareena kapoor’s loss was her gain. She stated that Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was a success for everyone involved in the film. She added that both Kareena and herself had won a lot individually and felt there was no need to compare their achievements.
For the unaware, in an old interview with Filmfare, Kareena Kapoor had claimed that Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai was expressly made for Hrithik Roshan, as his father, Rakesh Roshan, reportedly spent hours perfecting every frame and close-up of Hrithik’s scenes, while not spending much time on Ameesha Patel’s.
Kareena expressed that she was happy with her decision to opt out of the film. She further commented that there were parts of the film where Ameesha had visible blemishes and bags under her eyes, which made her look less attractive, while Hrithik’s every shot was flawless.
The Crew the actress mentioned that if she had been in the film, she believed she would have gotten a better deal, but also felt that the spotlight would have been split between her and Hrithik. Therefore, she was happy to have turned down the role.
Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai will re-release in theaters on January 10, 2025.
